www.StarTrailsSaga.com

Subject: Young Adult Science Fiction

List Price: $16.95 USD

Specs: 6" x 9" trade paper, 387 pp.

DISTRIBUTORS

Print: ISBN 978-0-9980789-6-0

Ingram

eBook: ISBN 978-0-9980789-0-8

Axis-360; OverDrive; Gardners; Odilio; Library Direct

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Marcha Fox, Author (512)755-2175 or (281)857-1363 marcha@kallioperisingpress.com

KEYWORDS

Space Travel, Science Fiction, YA sci-fi, space

colonization, sci-fi series, relativity, comets, STEM,

other planets, alien life

Beyond the Hidden Sky

Star Trails Tetralogy Volume I

Science theory is a large part of this story and the writer uses many scenes and situations to explore warp drive, time bumps, worm holes, and warp gullies to name a few....The author uses science as a “key” to unlock the puzzle of the many developing situations .... A great book for anyone that wants to learn more

about scientific concepts while being thoroughly entertained. --Amazon Reviewer

Fox supports some of the science in the novel with real, actual,

well... science! She's worked for NASA and it shows. I should say, the science isn't distracting from the story; this isn't one of those

science-books-masquerading-as-a-novel that I sometimes run into from those who write "hard" science fiction stories.

--Amazon Reviewer

Sci-fi at its best. This space opera is fast paced and action packed and will leave you breathless. The author developed a

storyline that is full of plot twists and adventure. --Amazon Reviewer

Synopsis

Laren Brightstar, the galaxy’s premier terralogist, knows he's a target since refusing a job from power-hungry despot and Integrator proponent, Augustus Troy. To place as much distance as possible between his family and his devious nemesis, he accepts a prestigious position as Director of Planetary Design on the primitive world, Cyraria.

While enroute to their new home via starcruiser, however, his teenage daughter, Creena, is jettisoned in a malfunctioning escape pod. Whether or not it's an accident is soon questioned--the ship's captain is none other than the infamous Troy. Laren demands use of Troy's personal ship so he and his son, Dirck, can go find her, which further complicates an already volatile situation.

When the family members left behind, i.e., Laren's bondling, Sharra, and their young son, Deven, arrive on Cyraria, Sharra confronts a difficult decision. Her choice ultimately leaves her and Deven destitute on a hostile world where hunger or extreme weather conditions threaten to bring their demise, unless Laren and Dirck return. Meanwhile, Laren and Dirck encounter a multitude of hazards incident to superluminal/warp speed travel, taking them into the future while Creena desperately attempts to find her way back, thinking all is well.

Thus begins a family saga adventure where, torn apart by space and time, parents and children alike face hostile Integrator forces coupled with technological challenges which threaten to separate them forever.

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Praise for Star Trails Tetralogy

Beyond the Hidden Sky Begins at warp speed as space travel and its theory weaves

throughout the tale of a family separated by mishap and kept apart by intent.

--Noelle Harrild, School Librarian, Logan Utah

A brilliant sci-fi, young adult novel. Colorful and animated word sketches give the reader the feel of being right in the

mix of the story. Having taught junior high science for a number of years [I] think this read would be a fabulous addition to classroom libraries as well as sci-fi lovers.

--Amazon Reviewer

A great book for anyone that wants to learn more about scientific concepts while being thoroughly entertained.

--Amazon Reviewer

The story was well-written with great pacing and fascinating details. The different worlds were easy to "see"

with organic descriptions arising out of the plot and situations, and the scientific details added greatly to the story without sounding like something out of a textbook.

-- Amazon Reviewer

A Dark of Endless Days In the vein of old science fiction literature this story could

end up as another classic. Its original, with all the components, technology, other world and races, and a

contact with Earth. -- Amazon Reviewer

Written in a technically proficient yet engaging style this book is sure to captivate science fiction lovers of all ages!

--Amazon Reviewer

[The author's] opinions about earth and the descriptions of Earthlings and our society sent me into fits of laughter. Fox once again does an exceptional job building character and

making her created universe a reality. --Amazon Reviewer

The flow and plot, although sci-fi, are somewhat believable because of the writing style and characters that come alive.

Comic relief was inserted when we visit Earthlings, and there is enough substance and sub-plots to entertain

readers of all genres, not just sci-fi. --Amazon Reviewer

A Psilent Place Below I read this intriguing story in one breath. The story itself keeps you chained to the book from the first to the last

page. --Amazon Reviewer

It's the human element that raises the bar in this

competitive genre, and Fox's cast of characters gives us plenty of pathos along with a well-crafted technological

backdrop. --Amazon Reviewer

Once I got sucked into this series, it seems I cannot let go! These books are action packed, fast paced, full of conflicts, and have a political/social undertone that symbolizes all we

find horrifying, yet possible. --Amazon Reviewer

A highly intelligent and prolific read, you really get a feel for

the authors experience given she had a career at NASA. --Amazon Reviewer

Refractions of Frozen Time Author Marcha Fox has a gift for explaining the science. The

detailed world she creates in the Star Trails Tetralogy is genius, so well thought-out and crafted.

--Amazon Reviewer

What sets this apart from run-of-the-mill space operas is Fox's experience during her tenure at NASA. She draws upon her technical expertise and enhances it with fact-

based theory that gives this as much of a 'what-if' perspective as you can expect within the genre.

--Amazon Reviewer

Fox's creativity and imagination never fall short but always leave me wanting more. Each character has been carefully

crafted and developed. I enjoyed watching the children develop and grow from bickering teens to collaborative young adults. The final climax had me shivering as the forces of dark and light came hurtling together into an

unexpected and shocking end. --Amazon Reviewer